Author Topic: Important Bishop Williamson endorsement - 1 minute video! (Read 5621 times)

Matthew · « **on:** July 08, 2015, 03:22:16 PM »

I wish this wasn't necessary, but sadly it is.

Bishop Williamson went out of his way to endorse the apostolate of 2 priests in particular, who are being slandered in certain quarters.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/embed/4QRA6Z7m7k8[/youtube]

(I created this video as a youtube advertisement for the chapel here.)

Centroamerica · « **Reply #1 on:** July 08, 2015, 03:35:54 PM »

Good job on that video.

Matthew · « **Reply #2 on:** July 08, 2015, 04:11:10 PM »

Quote from: obscurus

Quote from: Matthew
I wish this wasn't necessary, but sadly it is.

Bishop Williamson went out of his way to endorse the apostolate of 2 priests in particular, who are being slandered in certain quarters.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/embed/4QRA6Z7m7k8[/youtube]

(I created this video as a youtube advertisement for the chapel here.)

Thank you, Matthew. Who is Fr. Garcia?

He was ordained in 2000 by Bishop de Galarreta. He is now working for the Resistance.

Matthew · « **Reply #3 on:** July 08, 2015, 04:13:52 PM »

Here is a picture:

MaterDominici · « **Reply #4 on:** July 08, 2015, 04:18:35 PM »

Quote from: Matthew

Here is a picture:

... of the back of his head from 20 ft away!

There are more here:
http://www.cathinfo.com/catholic.php/Holy-Week-at-new-independent-chapel-in-Texas-2

Centroamerica · « **Reply #5 on:** July 08, 2015, 04:45:23 PM »

Matthew · « **Reply #6 on:** July 09, 2015, 11:50:42 AM »

This video is significant, because there is more than one argument why we should trust a given priest:

1. A priest joins a group, or makes a statement about his views. (You choose to trust him)
2. A priest "walks the walk" for years or even decades, letting his reputation do the talking (You choose to trust the evidence of decades of faithful service)
3. A priest gets an endorsement from a Bishop the caliber of Bishop Williamson (You choose to trust a faithful bishop)

Personally, I think (2) is the most compelling argument for trust, followed by (3). (1) is too easy -- talk is cheap. Any infiltrator could gain access this way.

Ironically, in "certain quarters" the 1st method is considered the ONLY way to determine a priest is trustworthy.

I say: rubbish.

Matthew · « **Reply #7 on:** July 09, 2015, 07:36:31 PM »

Well, it's time for Fr. Pfeiffer to make a choice.

There are only 3 choices.

A) Apologize to Fr. Zendejas, or at least stop persecuting his apostolate. He needs to tell his followers that Fr. Zendejas and Fr. Garcia are Resistance priests in good standing, and their Masses as just as good as the ones he/Fr. Hewko/Fr. Voigt can fly in and offer. He should cancel the standing "boycott" or red-light on these two priests, whose steadfastness in the Faith has now been personally vouched for in no uncertain terms by +W.

Some light criticism or disagreement is a different story. Priests will often disagree on different matters of prudence, priorities, etc. But advising the faithful to boycott other priests' Masses? That crosses the line.

B) Stop the public deception and come clean to the Traditional Catholic world that he is AT WAR with Bishop W, and that he works in full opposition to the good bishop. Actually, Fr. Pfeiffer must vocally denounce +W as dangerous to the Faith, since the latter publicly endorses 2 priests "dangerous in doctrine". At least then the Faithful could make a clear, well-informed choice about who they will choose to follow and support.

C) Continue to operate in this grey area, persecuting the two priests (perhaps +W as well?) when no one is looking, but giving the general impression to the world that he is "buddy buddy" with the good Bishop -- after all, no one has more Resistance "street cred" than +W. Or more actual power -- who else can consecrate bishops or ordain priests for Resistance seminaries?

I literally pray to God that he doesn't choose C. But if, God forbid, he does -- I will not be silent.

P.S. Fr. Pfeiffer is the head of his Boston, KY operation. He gets to choose his organization's "official" position. But I call on all the priests that work with him to do the right thing. Don't oppose the original faithful Bishop of the Resistance! (What? Bishop Faure you say? Well, who consecrated him? Again, we come back to +W being the faithful bishop of the Resistance)

Centroamerica · « **Reply #8 on:** July 09, 2015, 09:09:31 PM »

I agree Matthew and I know Fr. Garcia to be an excellent priest suffering a bit of slander from that sector. I hope that the Kentucky operations will go well, but only they have a right to request a clarity of position. Thier attitude is harmful to the growth of any real resistance. Their camp is plagued with the worst sort of arrogance (not necessarily from the priests).

JPaul · « **Reply #9 on:** July 09, 2015, 09:34:23 PM »

From the little that I know, these two priests are doing, and not talking. Independent priests who have initiative and are responsible to their calling, should be presumed to have integrity, unless that were to be clearly proven, not to be the case.
Matthew is a bright young man, and if he says they are good, then, that is good enough for me, anyway.

Precisely, who is doing what to these priests?

MaterDominici · « **Reply #10 on:** July 10, 2015, 12:12:22 AM »

Quote from: Centroamerica

I hope that the Kentucky operations will go well, but only they have a right to request a clarity of position.

I don't understand what you mean here. Can you elaborate?

Neil Obstat · « **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2015, 02:38:51 AM »

Quote from: Matthew

Here is a picture:

You've done a fine job there, Matthew.

If I could make a suggestion: That piece of sheetrock (or is it plywood?) behind and below the crucifix would be far more effective if you would merely raise it up about 2' so that it could entirely frame the crucifix, instead of just acting as a background for the bottom half of it. The area vacated below could be covered with a second 4x8 sheet, laid sideways, if necessary. The ragged 4' end of the sheetrock can be covered with a bed sheet or two, pinned from behind, and if you want to dress it up, just hang a simple curtain on front of it.

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MaterDominici · « **Reply #12 on:** July 10, 2015, 02:45:48 AM »

Quote from: J.Paul

From the little that I know, these two priests are doing, and not talking.

There was talk of Fr. Z last fall which suggested he might be offering weekly Mass in just one location due to poor health or a desire to not travel. I read these things before I'd ever really met him. (I saw him a couple of times in San Antonio, but had never talked to him.) I considered at the time that there might be some truth to this and a legitimate consideration for any priest. Now that I know him, the suggestion is ludicrous! I know he's good at management because he couldn't possibly do all of the things he's working on all by himself.

I believe his first appearance in the Resistance world was Oct 26, 2014 -- not even 9 months ago. He immediately began working on purchasing a retreat house in CT -- a project which would have kept him busy in and of itself with all of the hoops they jumped through in an effort to obtain the property. The parishioners in CT had previously been discouraged from looking for a suitable property for a Resistance chapel, but Fr Z set a chapel and retreat center as goal #1 as he's very familiar with the value of retreats in strengthening the faithful and encouraging vocations. Despite not being able to obtain their first choice of location, the effort surely took much time and energy.

In that same mere 9 months, he also established a new Resistance location in Houston and obtained property there including a rectory and school. While "the Resistance" is old hat in most SSPX locations, Houston is experiencing the conflicts which arise when people take a stand against the direction of the NeoSSPX for the first time just over the past 2 months. Father KNOWS these people as it was his last SSPX assignment. This wasn't a matter of just showing up, but of contacting them each personally and explaining the problems in the SSPX in greater detail than he was at liberty to do before he had resigned from the Society.

As if that wasn't enough, two Bp Williamson visits were also orchestrated for the primary purpose of getting the Bishop SEEN and HEARD as much as possible. (Confirmations, while certainly important, were a secondary objective.) Father believes His Excellency to be most discussed by those in and out of the Society when he gives conferences. The CT conference was originally planned to extend several days, but was shortened due to the work of those who don't wish to see the Resistance grow.

And now this is about to start sounding like an infomercial -- THAT'S NOT ALL YOU GET FROM FATHER'S DEDICATION TO THE RESISTANCE!

He also spends time talking to other priests -- most importantly those considering helping the Resistance -- both in the US and abroad. Father Garcia joined Fr Z just before Holy Week which allowed them to start weekly Masses in TX just a few weeks later. Father has mentioned there are others, but who, when, and where will likely be a surprise to us all.

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!
Father has of course attracted the attention of other locations who'd like Resistance priests to offer Mass. Being mindful of priests who might just need to know they'll have somewhere to go, he gathers information about needs and resources which will allow priests to make their disagreement with Bp Fellay's NeoSSPX known.

ACT NOW AND YOU'LL ALSO GET NOT ONE, BUT TWO RESISTANCE SCHOOLS!
Schools in both CT and TX will be starting classes in September. Families have already bid a final farewell to their previous SSPX principals, so when summer's over, they'll be hitting the books in Resistance classrooms.

NINE MONTHS! Just typing all of that makes me excited to see what the next 9 months will bring.

ALL OF THE RESISTANCE PRIESTS WORK TIRELESSLY FOR THE CAUSE AND FR Z IS CERTAINLY NO EXCEPTION.

Neil Obstat · « **Reply #13 on:** July 10, 2015, 02:50:32 AM »

Quote from: Centroamerica

Their camp is plagued with the worst sort of arrogance (not necessarily from the priests).

If they admit seminarians who are arrogant, how do they expect to attract other good men?

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MaterDominici · « **Reply #14 on:** July 10, 2015, 03:05:24 AM »

Quote from: Neil Obstat

You've done a fine job there, Matthew.

If I could make a suggestion: That piece of sheetrock (or is it plywood?) behind and below the crucifix would be far more effective if you would merely raise it up about 2' so that it could entirely frame the crucifix, instead of just acting as a background for the bottom half of it. The area vacated below could be covered with a second 4x8 sheet, laid sideways, if necessary. The ragged 4' end of the sheetrock can be covered with a bed sheet or two, pinned from behind, and if you want to dress it up, just hang a simple curtain on front of it.

That look wasn't exactly intentional. The painted plywood was the backdrop for our original crucifix. We got the new, larger one in May, I believe, and haven't changed the wood. I think we improve something just about every week, so we'll get around to a new look for the new crucifix soon I'm sure.